# Latest **URL:** https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/latest.md?page=100 [Latest](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/tags.md) **Page:** 101 --- ## [Link to Video - close/return function](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/link-to-video-close-return-function/51148)
**Author:** [@D03ree](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/D03ree)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/link-to-video-close-return-function/51148 "2025-09-19T16:52:19Z")
Hello all, I’m working my way into Elements after years of RW usage/fumbling. I’ve created a text based link on my landing page that plays video. But once it’s done, how do I “close” the window (X -CLOSE text) and retu… --- ## [Issues with thumbnail on video](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/issues-with-thumbnail-on-video/51154)
**Author:** [@izzy](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/izzy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/issues-with-thumbnail-on-video/51154 "2025-09-19T16:42:02Z")
The thumbnail isn’t showing when I add a YouTube video to the video component. Adding an image and setting it as the thumbnail doesn’t work either. --- ## [Best Practice - Made 'Custom' Page Header](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/best-practice-made-custom-page-header/51140)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/best-practice-made-custom-page-header/51140 "2025-09-19T15:32:04Z")
Best Practice - Made ‘Custom’ Page Header - Sticky How do I lower the page Content? Is there a ‘correct’ way? or just select top item and pad 20 ontop? --- ## [Community Builds](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/community-builds/50182)
**Author:** [@alixnotes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/alixnotes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/community-builds/50182 "2025-09-19T14:31:59Z")
I build websites for my community. I get some expenses but I don’t get paid for my work. Does this qualify for a plus licence rather than a pro licence? --- ## [Don't Know If This Can Be Done - Global Inserts?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dont-know-if-this-can-be-done-global-inserts/51155)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dont-know-if-this-can-be-done-global-inserts/51155 "2025-09-19T13:24:10Z")
Deleting Global across a big site was a HUGE time saver! Thank You! How About Global Insert? Just for Top Menu and Footer? Going into 100+ pages and pasting in the global is tiring… --- ## [Photo Gallery](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/photo-gallery/51075)
**Author:** [@bobsimoneau](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/bobsimoneau)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/photo-gallery/51075 "2025-09-19T12:36:30Z")
What is the max photos for the gallery? Do they have to be in the resource folder, or can them be on a remote site? Thanks in advance --- ## [Parse Error in Elements](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/parse-error-in-elements/51149)
**Author:** [@bobsimoneau](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/bobsimoneau)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/parse-error-in-elements/51149 "2025-09-19T12:01:57Z")
I broke it now. I can no longer preview in browser. Get below error: Parse error: syntax error, unexpected identifier “version” in /Users/robertsimoneau/Library/Containers/com.realmacsoftware.rapidweaverelements/Data/tm… --- ## [TWIG please add twig/intl-extra to enable format\_date](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/twig-please-add-twig-intl-extra-to-enable-format-date/51132)
**Author:** [@Ulrich](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Ulrich)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/twig-please-add-twig-intl-extra-to-enable-format-date/51132 "2025-09-19T07:16:50Z")
Please add twig/intl-extra i wan’t german dates with format\_dates thank you --- ## [Fixed Menu](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/fixed-menu/51117)
**Author:** [@johnhiggins](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/johnhiggins)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/fixed-menu/51117 "2025-09-18T19:27:05Z")
Hi, I’m using the Fixed Menu and it looks great. I’ve been trying to add a blur to it so that when you scroll the content underneath it looks like frosted glass. When I try it blurs all the content in the menu. Any wa… --- ## [Pulling external data into CMS](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/pulling-external-data-into-cms/50789)
**Author:** [@durangoscot](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/durangoscot)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/pulling-external-data-into-cms/50789 "2025-09-18T18:42:23Z")
I am having trouble pulling CMS data in from an external server. I have tried iCloud, Google Drive, and OneDrive. I have set sharing permissions and created the cms:posts:post file structure. I receive a “no file found” … --- ## [1st Conversion completed](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/1st-conversion-completed/51062)
**Author:** [@bobsimoneau](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/bobsimoneau)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/1st-conversion-completed/51062 "2025-09-18T17:13:54Z")
1st of four conversions from Classic to Elements is complete (https://www.n1et.com/). Thanks for all the help provided. --- ## [Stupid question on grids](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/stupid-question-on-grids/51110)
**Author:** [@jbob](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jbob)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/stupid-question-on-grids/51110 "2025-09-18T13:53:38Z")
Am wondering what the correct structure would be for a shop where you might want 4 product items side-by-side on a big screen and only one on a phone. Is it a grid which changes the number of columns based on the format… --- ## [Size units (fonts) Elements](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/size-units-fonts-elements/51127)
**Author:** [@lukasz](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/lukasz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/size-units-fonts-elements/51127 "2025-09-18T11:42:07Z")
Hi. Is there a simple way to use or integrate the clamp function or viewport sizes in Elements? Or how can I add this functionality in tailwind/elements? --- ## [Image sizing confusion in the Inspector](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/image-sizing-confusion-in-the-inspector/51099)
**Author:** [@AndyG](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/AndyG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/image-sizing-confusion-in-the-inspector/51099 "2025-09-18T06:42:30Z")
In the inspector for the built-in Image component there is a ‘Sizing’ section and, within the ‘Image’ section a ‘Sizing’ sub-section. The former does what you’d expect i.e. provides the ability to set the width (and opt… --- ## [Collection and Accordion only showing 18 of 22 items](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/collection-and-accordion-only-showing-18-of-22-items/51031)
**Author:** [@Jupeman](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Jupeman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/collection-and-accordion-only-showing-18-of-22-items/51031 "2025-09-18T06:38:06Z")
I am using the collection and accordion components for an FAQ. I have 22 distinct markdown files representing our 22 questions and answers. Only 18 are showing and I can’t figure out why. I have the “filter” in the co… --- ## [Tree Component Feature Request](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/tree-component-feature-request/51109)
**Author:** [@handshaper](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/handshaper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/tree-component-feature-request/51109 "2025-09-17T20:42:47Z")
@dan The new tree component is ideal for displaying menus that might be very long, but it is sometimes hard to tell on specific screen sizes whether there is more menu that can be scrolled into view. It would be nice i… --- ## [Page replaced by big empty image container](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/page-replaced-by-big-empty-image-container/51097)
**Author:** [@jbob](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jbob)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/page-replaced-by-big-empty-image-container/51097 "2025-09-17T19:53:06Z")
Comes up with a big blank image - nothing else. I’ve rebuilt the page and it’s still the same. Anybody got a clue ? Dan it’s tin the file I sent you - previews fine (as prints for sale) but shows nothing but a big empt… --- ## [Tree Component - Toggle Switch: top or side menu?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/tree-component-toggle-switch-top-or-side-menu/51108)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/tree-component-toggle-switch-top-or-side-menu/51108 "2025-09-17T20:14:30Z")
Want to have most on top in menu bar. But Have 40 pages of free stuff I want to list on the lower left menu Anyone else? --- ## [X-Size, Free Utility Component](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/x-size-free-utility-component/51100)
**Author:** [@Doobox](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Doobox)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/x-size-free-utility-component/51100 "2025-09-17T18:31:15Z")
Have at it! Download Page: https://www.doobox.co.uk/elements/components/x-size/ --- ## [Typography looks fine in Elements preview but not in local web preview](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/typography-looks-fine-in-elements-preview-but-not-in-local-web-preview/51070)
**Author:** [@Jupeman](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Jupeman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/typography-looks-fine-in-elements-preview-but-not-in-local-web-preview/51070 "2025-09-17T16:20:32Z")
I asked the bot above. Here’s a the project: elementsapp://downloadDocument/9PXDBxUexytY Used Typography and set styles. Looks fine in Elements preview, but when previewing in browser locally, it is not right at… --- ## [Global text element issue](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/global-text-element-issue/50967)
**Author:** [@vwrapidweaver](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/vwrapidweaver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/global-text-element-issue/50967 "2025-09-17T16:03:16Z")
Issue with Global text element: Insert it into a page. Do not activate Global Override. Edit the default text by deleting it. Any other use of the Global Text element does not have the default text, If I exit the Glob… --- ## [Overriding Theme background color](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/overriding-theme-background-color/51078)
**Author:** [@ajenks](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ajenks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/overriding-theme-background-color/51078 "2025-09-17T15:04:52Z")
I want to change the default bg color for the entire page. I’ve gone into Theme Studio and made the change and it looks correct in edit mode, but when I preview it in a browser the new bg color isn’t reflected. --- ## [Elements 1.3.1 (23863)](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-1-3-1-23863/51091)
**Author:** [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-1-3-1-23863/51091 "2025-09-17T11:42:41Z")
Hello again, A hotfix build to kick out a little gremlin that snuck into the 1.3 release. We’ll be back soon with more fixes and new features :saluting\_face: What’s New in Elements 1.3.1? Fixes a pathing issue when pr… --- ## [Tutorial: Setting Light and Dark Mode for your Website](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/tutorial-setting-light-and-dark-mode-for-your-website/51094)
**Author:** [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/tutorial-setting-light-and-dark-mode-for-your-website/51094 "2025-09-17T10:56:25Z")
With dark mode now a prominent feature in many operating systems, it’s increasingly common to create a dark version of your website alongside the default design. Elements supports automatic switching between light and d… --- ## [NEW Template: RefleXions](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/new-template-reflexions/49550)
**Author:** [@WeaverPixel](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/WeaverPixel)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/new-template-reflexions/49550 "2025-09-17T10:55:09Z")
Dear Elements Weavers, I just finished my third template for Rapidweaver Elements. It is a template for the photographers under us and if you’re just looking to show off your amazing photos, RefleXions is the perfect p… --- ## [Lightbox in the blog post](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/lightbox-in-the-blog-post/50924)
**Author:** [@sumi41](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/sumi41)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 9:31am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/lightbox-in-the-blog-post/50924 "2025-09-17T09:31:51Z")
Good morning (at least it is morning in Switzerland :face\_with\_tongue: I’m quite new to elements but I do see the potential for me! Right now I’m running a test site with some pages, galleries and so far so good. I’m us… --- ## [Problems with Anchor - parts of the website missing](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/problems-with-anchor-parts-of-the-website-missing/51090)
**Author:** [@Fuellemann](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Fuellemann)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/problems-with-anchor-parts-of-the-website-missing/51090 "2025-09-17T09:03:09Z")
@ben Hi, I sent you a private message with the project URL from elements cloud. If possible, could you please have a look? This will be the first project with elements for my client, so I would rather need to solve this … --- ## [One Gremlin goes, another arrives](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/one-gremlin-goes-another-arrives/51081)
**Author:** [@Utz](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Utz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/one-gremlin-goes-another-arrives/51081 "2025-09-17T08:44:33Z")
Being only a “casual” dabbler in websites (re-juvenating a site for local gem club), I am trying to grapple the CMS part of elements.. What was working yesterday, the latest update (1.3) stuffed it up again. Being no co… --- ## [Width of the preview browser in Elements](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/width-of-the-preview-browser-in-elements/51051)
**Author:** [@Massimo](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Massimo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 7:49am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/width-of-the-preview-browser-in-elements/51051 "2025-09-17T07:49:56Z")
For a custom component, I need to retrieve the viewport width of the preview browser in Elements. Is there a way to retrieve this data? --- ## [Tutorial: Flexible Layout with the Flex Component](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/tutorial-flexible-layout-with-the-flex-component/51057)
**Author:** [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/tutorial-flexible-layout-with-the-flex-component/51057 "2025-09-16T22:14:13Z")
We’ve been working our way through the manual and updating it with new videos to help everyone get to grips with Elements. And today, we published a video about the basics of using the Flex Component. The Flex Element … [Previous page](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/latest.md?page=99) [Next page](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/latest.md?page=101)